Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor

The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor was produced from 1938 to 1941 as part of the Model U Series. It was the first production farm tractor with a cab, designed to operate both as a tractor and an automobile with a 40 mph road gear. It featured a 4.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 5-speed synchronized transmission, and was equipped with a cab including heat, radio, and a second seat. The tractor had a drawbar power of 27 hp and PTO power of 36 hp, suitable for 3-4 plows. It had two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. Dimensions included a wheelbase of 81 inches, length of 141 inches, width of 77 inches, height of 94 inches, and weight of 6,400 lbs. The front tires were sized 6.00x16.
Power-
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ModelUDLX

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor

Power
Plows3-4
PTO (claimed)36 hp (26.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)27 hp (20.1 kW)
Engine
MakeMinneapolis-Moline
Typegasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM1275
Bore/Stroke4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Displacement283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Starter volts6
Compression ratio5.6:1
Variants
UBimproved operator platform
UTSstandard-front
UTUrow-crop front
UDLXComfotractor with cab
UTILindustrial with shuttle shift
UTOXComfotractor roadster
Mechanical
Cabstandard with heat, radio, and second seat
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical drum brakes
SteeringManual steering
Production
DescriptionThe Minneapolis-Moline UDLX was the first production farm tractor with cab. Designed to operate as both a tractor and automobile, the UDLX was equipped with a 40 mile-per-hour road gear.
Total built125
ManufacturerMinneapolis-Moline
Model seriesModel U Series
Original price$2,155 in 1938
Production years1938 - 1941
Transmission
Typesynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Width77 inches (195 cm)
Height94 inches (238 cm)
Length141 inches (358 cm)
Weight6,400 lbs (2903 kg)
Wheelbase81 inches (205 cm)
Front tire6.00x16